DIRT 5 vs Need for Speed™ Heat
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Need for Speed™ Heat wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DIRT 5 is R$177.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DIRT 5 | Need for Speed™ Heat |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 55 |
| Quality | 62 | 79 |
| Value | 38 | 33 |
| Popularity | 29 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 101.50 | R$ 279.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 59.1% positive | 84.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 1.8K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | DIRT 5 | Need for Speed™ Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 5, 2020 | June 4, 2020 |
| Developers | Codemasters | Ghost Games |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts, Codemasters | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-Bit Windows 10 (18362) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 3600 / Intel Core i5 9600K | Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon 5700XT / NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti | AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DIRT 5 or Need for Speed™ Heat?
Need for Speed™ Heat won the comparison against DIRT 5 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DIRT 5 worth buying over Need for Speed™ Heat?
Based on the metrics, Need for Speed™ Heat won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. DIRT 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC